Jackson JS Series Dinky JS20 DKQ 2PT, Transparent Blue Burst Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Jackson JS Series Dinky JS20 DKQ 2PT in Transparent Blue Burst brings unmistakable Jackson styling, 24-fret playability and powerful dual-humbucker tones into an accessible electric guitar built for beginners, developing players and anyone looking for an affordable rock or metal instrument.

Its compact poplar Dinky body features a Quilted Maple Art Grain top, with the Transparent Blue Burst finish allowing the figured pattern to remain visible for a much more striking appearance than a conventional solid-colour entry-level guitar.

The bolt-on maple neck features graphite reinforcement and a scarf joint, while the bound amaranth fingerboard combines a 12"-16" compound radius with 24 jumbo frets. It is an unusually capable neck specification at this level, providing comfortable chord playing lower down while giving developing lead players plenty of room for bends, legato, tapping and higher-register solos.

Twin Jackson High-Output ceramic humbuckers provide the powerful, full-bodied response required for rock and metal, while simple volume, tone and three-way switching keep the guitar easy to understand.

Finished with black hardware, pearloid sharkfin inlays and Jackson's pointed six-in-line headstock, the JS20 DKQ delivers a genuine Jackson look and playing experience at an approachable price.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Jackson
Model	JS Series Dinky JS20 DKQ 2PT
Model Number	2910211586
Series	JS
Finish	Transparent Blue Burst
Condition	New
Body	Poplar
Top	Quilted Maple Art Grain
Fingerboard	Amaranth
Frets	24 Jumbo
Pickups	Dual Jackson High-Output Humbuckers
Bridge	2-Point Fulcrum Tremolo
Main Appeal	Affordable 24-fret Jackson with powerful humbuckers
Best For	Rock, metal, beginners and developing players

What's Included?

• Jackson JS Series Dinky JS20 DKQ 2PT in Transparent Blue Burst

• 2-point fulcrum tremolo arm

✘ No Case Or Gig Bag Included

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

Every new guitar sold by Fair Deal Music is checked before leaving us so that obvious functional or setup issues can be identified prior to dispatch.

Our assessment includes:

• Neck relief and string action

• Fret condition

• Pickup output and balance

• Three-way pickup switching

• Master volume and tone controls

• Output connection

• Tuning machine operation

• Two-point tremolo operation

• Bridge and intonation

• General tuning stability

• Overall visual condition

The guitar is checked and set up to a suitable playing condition before leaving Fair Deal Music.

As with any wooden instrument, setup can shift slightly during delivery because of changes in temperature and humidity. Minor adjustment can occasionally be required after arrival as the guitar settles into its new environment.

Service / Setup Work

The JS20 DKQ 2PT is checked before dispatch for suitable neck relief, action, intonation, tuning operation and general playability.

The two-point fulcrum tremolo is also checked for normal operation.

If you intend to make substantial changes to string gauge or tuning, a corresponding setup adjustment may be beneficial.

Why Choose The Jackson JS20 DKQ 2PT?

24-Fret Jackson Playability

The JS20 provides 24 jumbo frets, giving you two complete octaves on every string.

That gives newer players plenty of room to develop into higher-register soloing and more advanced techniques without immediately outgrowing the guitar's fret range.

12"-16" Compound-Radius Fingerboard

The amaranth fingerboard starts relatively curved towards the nut and becomes progressively flatter higher up the neck.

This creates a comfortable platform for chords and rhythm playing while providing more space for string bends and technical lead work towards the upper frets.

Graphite-Reinforced Maple Neck

Jackson reinforces the bolt-on maple neck with graphite rods and uses a scarf-joint headstock construction.

The additional reinforcement helps support neck stability through environmental and string-tension changes, giving the JS20 a genuinely useful performance feature rather than simply an aggressive appearance.

Dual High-Output Humbuckers

Two Jackson High-Output ceramic humbuckers give the JS20 the thicker response associated with rock and metal guitars.

The bridge pickup works particularly well for distorted riffs, palm-muted rhythm parts and power chords, while the neck pickup provides a fuller voice for leads and smoother melodic playing.

Straightforward Controls

A master volume, master tone and three-position blade selector provide all the essential control without overwhelming a newer player.

It is easy to understand how each pickup changes the sound while still offering enough variation for different amplifier settings and playing styles.

Two-Point Fulcrum Tremolo

The two-point tremolo allows expressive pitch movement without introducing the additional setup complexity of a full double-locking Floyd Rose.

For players learning their first tremolo techniques, it provides a sensible balance between functionality and ease of ownership.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Jackson JS20 DKQ vs Jackson JS22 Dinky

Both provide an accessible route into Jackson's high-performance guitar range.

The JS20 DKQ is particularly appealing if you want the visual character of the Quilted Maple Art Grain top alongside a straightforward two-point tremolo and full 24-fret Dinky layout.

Jackson JS20 DKQ vs Floyd Rose-Equipped Jackson

A Floyd Rose-equipped Jackson is the stronger choice for extreme dive bombs, pull-ups and repeated aggressive tremolo work.

The two-point JS20 is easier to restring, tune and maintain, making it particularly suitable for beginners and developing players.

Jackson JS20 DKQ vs Traditional S-Style Beginner Guitar

A conventional S-style starter guitar often focuses on brighter single-coil sounds and vintage-inspired specifications.

The JS20 is much more deliberately aimed at rock and metal, offering dual humbuckers, 24 frets, compound-radius geometry and aggressive Jackson styling.

Jackson JS20 DKQ vs Higher-Spec Jackson Dinky

More expensive Jackson models can add upgraded pickups, premium hardware and more sophisticated tremolo systems.

The JS20 remains the stronger value proposition for players who want the essential Jackson playing experience before investing in professional-level hardware.

Who Is It For?

The Jackson JS20 DKQ 2PT is particularly well suited to:

• Beginner electric guitarists

• Developing players

• Rock guitarists

• Hard-rock players

• Metal musicians

• Players learning lead guitar

• Guitarists wanting 24 frets

• Players who prefer humbucker tones

• Students wanting a tremolo-equipped guitar

• Musicians looking for an affordable second electric

Playing Styles & Applications

The bridge humbucker is the obvious starting point for rock and metal rhythm playing, delivering the attack required for power chords, distorted riffs and palm-muted parts.

Switch to the neck pickup and the response becomes fuller and smoother, making it useful for sustained solos and melodic lead work.

Using both pickups together provides another useful rhythm voice and can work particularly well with cleaner amplifier settings.

The combination of 24 frets and compound-radius geometry also makes the JS20 a strong platform for learning modern techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, tapping, wide bends and faster alternate picking.

What Does A 12"-16" Compound Radius Mean?

Fingerboard radius describes how curved the playing surface feels from one edge of the neck to the other.

The JS20 begins with a 12-inch radius near the nut and gradually flattens to 16 inches towards the highest frets.

That makes lower-position chords comfortable while providing a flatter upper-register surface for bends and lead playing.

For a developing guitarist, it is a useful specification because the guitar remains comfortable as technique advances beyond basic chords and riffs.

What Is A Quilted Maple Art Grain Top?

Jackson describes this model's top treatment as Quilted Maple Art Grain.

It gives the guitar the visual depth associated with figured quilt-style tops while allowing the JS Series to remain accessible.

The Transparent Blue Burst finish lets the pattern remain clearly visible, giving this JS20 considerably more visual impact than many beginner and intermediate electric guitars.

Looking for advice on choosing your first Jackson, practice amplifier or rock and metal guitar setup? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Story & Context

The Jackson Dinky has become one of the brand's most recognisable body shapes, combining compact double-cutaway proportions with the extended fret access and aggressive styling associated with performance-focused rock and metal guitars.

The JS Series brings that Jackson design philosophy into a more accessible part of the range.

Importantly, the JS20 is not simply styled to look like a higher-performance guitar. Features such as graphite neck reinforcement, 24 jumbo frets and compound-radius geometry give developing players genuine room to progress.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Model	JS Series Dinky JS20 DKQ 2PT
Model Number	2910211586
Series	JS
Orientation	Right-Handed
Number of Strings	6
Finish	Transparent Blue Burst
Body Shape	Dinky
Body Finish	Gloss
Body Material	Poplar
Body Top	Quilted Maple Art Grain
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Construction	Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
Neck Finish	Satin
Fingerboard	Amaranth
Fingerboard Radius	12"-16" Compound
Fingerboard Binding	White
Scale Length	25.5" / 647.7 mm
Number of Frets	24
Fret Size	Jumbo
Nut Material	Black Plastic
Nut Width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm
Position Inlays	Pearloid Sharkfin
Side Dots	Black
Truss Rod	Dual-Action Head Adjust
Headstock	Jackson Pointed 6-In-Line
Headstock Binding	White
Bridge Pickup	Jackson High-Output Humbucking
Neck Pickup	Jackson High-Output Humbucking
Pickup Configuration	HH
Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Selector	3-Position Blade
Bridge	2-Point Fulcrum Tremolo
Tuning Machines	Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
Hardware Finish	Black
Pickup Covers	Black
Control Knobs	Dome-Style
Switch Tip	Black
Strap Buttons	Standard
Factory Strings	Nickel-Plated Steel .009–.042

Specification Note

Individual guitar weight can vary naturally between instruments and has not been supplied for the specific guitar.

If exact weight is important to you, contact our team and we can advise on the individual instrument available.

Compatibility & Recommended Pairings

The Jackson JS20 DKQ works particularly well with:

• Modelling practice amplifiers

• Rock and metal guitar amplifiers

• Distortion and overdrive pedals

• Noise gates for higher-gain setups

• Delay and reverb

• Clip-on or pedal tuner

• Quality instrument cable

• Secure guitar strap

A compatible Jackson Dinky/Soloist-style gig bag or hard case is a sensible addition if the guitar will regularly travel to lessons, rehearsals or gigs.

Power Requirements

The Jackson High-Output humbuckers are passive, so the JS20 DKQ requires no battery or external power supply.

Connect the guitar to a suitable amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or audio interface using a standard ¼-inch instrument cable.

Fair Deal Music Expert Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Jackson JS Series Dinky JS20 DKQ 2PT in Transparent Blue Burst is a strong first or developing electric guitar for anyone heading towards rock, hard rock and metal.

Its biggest advantage is the amount of room it gives a newer player to progress. Twenty-four jumbo frets and a compound-radius fingerboard are features that become increasingly useful as lead technique develops, rather than specifications that will quickly be outgrown.

The ceramic humbuckers also make convincing distorted sounds straightforward through a suitable practice amplifier, while the two-point tremolo provides useful expression without immediately introducing Floyd Rose complexity.

The Transparent Blue Burst finish gives this version plenty of visual impact too.

Best suited for: Beginners and developing rock or metal players wanting a 24-fret dual-humbucker guitar with tremolo.

Customers usually upgrade from: Starter-pack electrics, short-scale beginner guitars or basic fixed-bridge instruments.

Most commonly paired with: A modelling practice amplifier, tuner, strap, instrument cable and Jackson Dinky gig bag.

Our tip: Explore the neck and combined pickup positions with cleaner amplifier settings as well as using the bridge pickup for distortion. It will help you get far more tonal range from the guitar.

Showroom feedback: The compound-radius fingerboard and 24-fret neck are particularly useful on a developing-player instrument because they leave plenty of room for technique to progress.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Based in Birmingham, our experienced musician-led team can help whether you're choosing your first electric guitar, moving into rock and metal playing or putting together a complete guitar and amplifier setup.

Buying from Fair Deal Music gives you:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians

• Carefully checked new and pre-owned musical equipment

• A large Birmingham showroom

• Friendly support before and after your purchase

• Secure online ordering

• UK delivery options

• Decades of experience supplying musicians

• Help choosing suitable amplifiers, cases, strings, cables and accessories

• New and pre-owned instrument expertise

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Thinking about upgrading? Your next piece of gear could cost less than you think.

We're always happy to consider part exchanges and trade-ins on a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar, keyboard, amplifier, drum kit or studio gear, your existing equipment could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.

Simply get in touch with our team for a no-obligation valuation, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.

It's an easy way to unlock the value of the gear you no longer use while making your next instrument even more affordable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jackson JS20 DKQ suitable for a beginner?

Yes. Its controls are straightforward, the two-point tremolo is relatively easy to understand and the 24-fret compound-radius neck gives a developing player plenty of room to progress.

Is the JS20 mainly designed for metal?

Rock and metal are obvious strengths because of the high-output humbuckers, but the guitar can also cover alternative, punk, general rock and cleaner styles with suitable pickup and amplifier settings.

Are the pickups active?

No. The Jackson High-Output humbuckers are passive, so no battery is required.

What is the benefit of 24 frets?

Twenty-four frets give you two full octaves on each string and provide additional high-register notes for lead playing compared with a traditional 21- or 22-fret guitar.

Is the tremolo a Floyd Rose?

No. The JS20 uses a two-point fulcrum tremolo, providing expressive pitch movement without a locking nut or the additional setup requirements of a Floyd Rose.

Can I use Drop D tuning?

Yes. Drop D is practical with this bridge design. Larger permanent changes in tuning or string gauge can require setup and intonation adjustment.

What is amaranth?

Amaranth is the fingerboard material used on this model. It is paired with white binding and Jackson's distinctive pearloid sharkfin inlays.

Why is the neck graphite reinforced?

Graphite rods provide additional structural support to the maple neck and help it resist movement caused by changes in temperature, humidity and string tension.

Is this good for learning lead guitar?

Yes. The 24 jumbo frets and compound-radius fingerboard make it particularly suitable for developing bends, tapping, legato and other modern lead techniques.

Does the guitar require a battery?

No. Its electronics are completely passive.

Is a case included?

No case or gig bag is included with this model.

What makes the Transparent Blue Burst version different?

The core JS20 DKQ specification remains the same, but the Transparent Blue Burst finish gives the Quilted Maple Art Grain top a bright, highly visible figured appearance.